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eVscope User Guide
Prepare to Be Amazed
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  • Page 1 
 eVscope User Guide Prepare to Be Amazed...
  • Page 2 
 Never use an eVscope to look at the Sun without an adapted filter! Looking at or near the Sun will cause irreversible damage to your product. Do not point the telescope at or near the Sun. Children should always have adult supervision while observing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS Instructions 1. Tripod installation 2. Adjusting level bubble 3. eVscope installation 4. Starting the eVscope 5. Connecting the eVscope to your smartphone 6. Focus 7. Observation 8. Park mode 9. Improve your observations 10. Mirror alignment 11. Charge/discharge 12. Data Safety instructions Maintenance Specifications...
  • Page 4 Instructions Box content: - eVscope + Bahtinov mask included in the tube top cover - Tripod - Power supply with exchangeable plugs (EU, USA, UK) - Quick start guide - User Guide - Accessories box with tools Requirements: Avoid directly exposing the eVscope to strong wind and try to shelter it from moderate winds to improve your observations.
  • Page 5 2. Adjust the legs in order to put the level bubble in the middle of the black circle, as in the image. Note: each time you move your eVscope, we recommend resetting the level bubble. 
 3. Loosen the 2 tripod screws. Install your eVscope vertically on the tripod and tighten the screws.
  • Page 6 Remove the dust caps from the top of the tube and the eyepiece. 
 5. Connection the smartphone: o Download the Unistellar app from the Google Play Store or Apple Store. o Turn on your smartphone’s Wi-Fi. o Check available Wi-Fi networks.

  • Page 7: Focus

    o Accurate focus: To ensure perfect accuracy, point the eVscope on a bright star and use the Bahtinov mask to adjust the focus and the coma (see Mirror Alignment). i. Here’s how to focus with the mask. In the « Explore » tab of your app, go to Star and select the first one.

  • Page 8: Observation

    iii. The Bahtinov mask is included in the cover, in order to use it you should remove 
 the mask from the cover and install it on the eVscope, as in the pictures. iv. In case you need to adjust the coma, use the two screws of the adjustment mechanism (see Mirror Alignment on next page).

  • Page 9: Mirror Alignment

    9. To improve your next observations: o Adjust the gain and the exposure time in Live View mode. o Adjust the contrast and brightness in Enhanced Vision mode. o Set up your observing conditions in the Explore settings (city, suburb, countryside) o You can adapt the focus of your observations to your vision by rotating the ring located on the eyepiece.
  • Page 10 o Set up the eVscope using the 1. INSTALL and 2. CONNECT and 3. FOCUS & TRACK sections of the Quick Start Guide. o Point toward a bright star by selecting a visible one in the list of proposed stars. o Center the target using the joystick.

  • Page 11: Charge/Discharge

    "User" tab of the app. A fully charged battery is all yellow, a fully discharged battery is black with a yellow border. o We advise to only use the USB-C charger provided by Unistellar. o You can also use an external battery to recharge your eVscope.

  • Page 12: Data

    Upload my data send data from your smartphone to the Unistellar servers. You are your observations owner. By sharing your data with us, you allow Unistellar to provide its users with continuous improvement of their observation experience. It also makes scientific discoveries possible, for which your contribution will be mentioned if you wish.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance 1. Storage: o Store the eVscope in its original packaging or in its backpack. o Store the eVscope with its cover and with the eyepiece cover, in order to avoid dust to enter in the device. o Do not store the eVscope with empty battery. o Do not store the eVscope in wet environment and temperatures below -20°C or above 50°C.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Tripod: aluminum, adjustable height; designed for the eVscope Declarations Hereby, Unistellar SAS declares that the radio equipment type eVscope V1.0 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU, the FCC 47 CFR Part 15 and the ICES-003 / NMB-003 standards. The full text of the declarations of conformity is available at the following internet address: unistellar.com.

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